Partly granted
The Board restored the 50% rating for cervicogenic headaches and the 40% rating for right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, effective February 1, 2025, as the reductions were not proper. The reduction of the left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy to 0% was upheld.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work for cervicogenic headaches and right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, while the record clearly reflected a finding of material improvement for left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- cervicogenic headaches, right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106426
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